Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge (Erdkampfabzeichen). The Luftwaffe Ground Assault Badge was introduced by 'Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring' on 31 March 1942. For award to all Luftwaffe personnel who had distinguished themselves in ground combat. Certain criteria had to be met for award of the badge with the main criteria being three separate ground combat actions. This badge is a zinc example which lost most of its original silver finish. The badge is maker marked with 'G.B.' indicating production by the company of 'Gustav Brehmer' from Markneukirchen. The badge has naturally a functional pin & catch construction. Nice original badge in good used condition!